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Philosophy

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At Tulisan, we have built our grassroots artisanal label with love and care, guided by three values: celebrating individuality, safeguarding the planet, and empowering others. These principles keep us rooted in craftsmanship through illustrated textiles. Our wearable storytelling objects are handmade with limited-edition, hand-pulled serigraphy. As a local brand in Jakarta, our challenge is to sustain slow-craft disciplines while resisting the cycle of low-cost, mainstream fashion. We believe it is vital to ground our work in history and reframe marginalised cultural narratives as shared global stories. This convergence of practice-led research and sustainable craftsmanship makes our work unique—encouraging literacy and opening access to Indonesian history. Our 1830 book culminates with an art manifesto, inviting creators to explore nine theoretical frameworks.